RE: Two Questions
>1. How do I set up a boot so I can boot Debian or Win95?
> Now I have to use a boot disk to get debian to boot...
I believe there's a command line linux loader you can use to boot linux.
I suppose the easiest thing to do would be set a batch file to present
you a menu and allow a selection of either 95 or linux. I can't remember
the name of the command line loader though, I use LILO on a machine that
runs just Linux.
>2. How do I change the diplay mode in XF86 from 8bit to 16bit
>color? I have a Diamond Stealth 64 Video VRAM w/ 2MB and use
>16bit color in win95 so there shouldn't be any probs to get
>it in X too..
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think there is a problem with the
Diamond card. If memory serves me well, Diamond does not publicize code
to drive their cards without signing a non-disclosure agreement. Since
Linux includes all source code under GNU, this would break the NDA and
cause all sortsa trouble.
Good luck with it, and like I mentioned, I think what I just said is
accurate, but check me on this one, I may be thinking about a different
video card.
Tim
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